College Application Process
College Application Process
Meet with your School Counselor
Sign up for a meeting using the links below
Review College Application Process Checklist and Instructions
Checklist- What to do
Instructions- How to do it
Meet with College Admission Counselors through College Visits on Naviance
Prepare your application and all requirements
Send SAT/ ACT scores directly from testing agency to colleges you are applying to
Complete CommonApp or other application
Request teacher recommendation in person
Complete CommonApp Matching process
Update Naviance "Colleges I'm Applying to"
Request transcript
Complete all other requirements for each college application
Pay and submit
Apply for Financial Aid
FAFSA (FOR THE CLASS OF 2024 FAFSA will be available after December 1st 2023)
Other financial aid applications (CSS profile or other) if necessary
Here is a list of schools that require CSS Profile
Meet deadlines
Fulfill requirements college set forth for after you submit applications
1st quarter (sent upon request) and/or midyear grades (sent automatically)
Notify colleges when you make a decision
Commit to attending a college
Update application results in Naviance
Letters of Recommendation: Students should seek ONE letter of recommendation from a core academic teacher (math, English, science, social studies, language), and the counselor will provide a letter upon request. These two letters will fulfill the requirements of the vast majority of colleges and universities. Please confirm all requirements with individual colleges (website, or calling the admissions office). Some teachers may require a resume; template provided below.
Instructions from Naviance:
Requesting A Teacher Letter of Recommendation in Naviance
More Links/Forms:
download this template to create your own version.
Resources for 2021-2022 Application Cycle
Virtual Senior Parents' College Application Overview - Monday, September 13, 7-8:30 p.m.
Electronic Submission: The department submits applications materials electronically via the eDocs feature of the Naviance program. Details are found in the "College Applications Instructions" attachment. In order for documents to be submitted, students must "match" their Naviance account with their CommonApp account. Until these two programs are electronically linked, they cannot communicate and no documents can be submitted. All seniors must create a CommonApp account and match with their Naviance account as a first step. See helpful links below.
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